How to become a Christian
Salvation Through Christ: A Matter of Faith
What do you think it takes for someone to get to heaven?
Is it luck? Good Deeds? Nothing at All? Or is there something more?
The real answer to this question can be found in the Bible. It’s a Matter of Faith!
FORGIVENESS – We cannot have eternal life without God’s forgiveness.
Ephesians 1:7a says, “In Him (Jesus Christ) we have redemption through his blood,
the forgiveness of sins.”
AVAILABLE – Forgiveness is available for all.
John 3:16 says, “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, what whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.”
But forgiveness is not automatic.
Matthew 7:21a says, “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord’, will enter the kingdom of heaven.
IMPOSSIBLE – It is impossible for God to allow sin into heaven because of who He is and because of who we are. God is loving and just, but His judgement is against sin.
James 2:13a says, “Because judgement without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful.”
We are sinful people.
Romans 3:23 tells us, “For we all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God.”
TURN – To turn means to repent. We can repent – or turn – from our sin and from ourselves.
Luke 13:3b says, “But unless you repent, you will perish.”
We can also turn to Someone. Trust Christ alone.
Romans 10:9 tells us how, “That if we confess with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.”
HEAVEN – Heaven id eternal life. Here, means life “to the full:”
John 10:10b “I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.”
In the hereafter, it means the promise of heaven:
John 14:3 “And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.
So how can a person have God’s forgiveness, heaven, eternal life and Jesus as personal Savior and Lord? By trusting in Christ and asking Him for forgiveness. Take the step of faith described by another meaning of FAITH: Forsaking ALL I Trust Him.
You do this through a simple prayer reflecting your desire for Christ to change your life. You don’t need fancy words – only an honest heart.
You can pray like this:
Lord Jesus, I know I am a sinner and have displeased You in many ways. I believe You died for my sin, and only through faith in Your death and resurrection can I be forgiven. I want to turn from my sin and ask You to come into my life as my Savior and Lord. From this day on, I will follow You by living a life that pleases You.
Thank You, Lord Jesus for saving me.
Amen.
Accepting Christ is just the beginning of a wonderful adventure with God!
The following ways can help you Get to know Jesus better:
Follow Christ’s example in baptism.
Join a church where you can worship God and grow in your faith,
In your church, get involved in Sunday School and Bible study.
Begin a daily personal worship experience with God where you study the Bible and pray.